Mechanical Engineer

Lumicity; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumicity in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Systems Engineering team developing next-generation high-precision semiconductor equipment. You will design, prototype, validate subsystems and work across disciplines to solve real-world manufacturing challenges.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 5+ years of hands-on experience in precision design, FEA, and integration of pneumatic, optical, and sensing systems, using Creo or NX, MATLAB/Octave,

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering required.
• MS degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience required.
• Experience with design, debugging, testing.
• Experience with precision semiconductor equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop high-precision subsystems for semiconductor capital equipment.
• Perform engineering analyses including FEA.
• Drive design for manufacturability and serviceability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to communicate technical solutions.
• Assemble and test prototype systems.
• Design and execute experiments to validate performance.
• Conduct error budget analysis across electromechanical, optical, pneumatic, fluid, and vacuum systems.
• Maintain detailed engineering documentation, including specifications and theory of operation.

Skills

Mechanical design

Debugging

Testing

Root cause analysis

Experimental design

Statistical analysis

Pneumatic systems

Vacuum systems

3D CAD

MATLAB

MS Office

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Creo

NX

MATLAB

Octave

MS Office

Job description

Are you a hands-on engineer who thrives at the intersection of precision design, innovation, and real-world problem solving? We’re looking for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Systems Engineering team, contributing to the development of next-generation high-precision semiconductor equipment.

In this role, you’ll collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to design, integrate, prototype, and validate advanced systems in the cutting-edge field of imprint lithography.

What You’ll Do

• Design and develop high-precision subsystems for semiconductor capital equipment
• Perform engineering analyses, including FEA and related methodologies
• Drive design for manufacturability and serviceability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and vendors to communicate technical solutions
• Assemble and test prototype systems
• Design and execute experiments to validate system and subsystem performance
• Conduct error budget analysis across electromechanical, optical, pneumatic, fluid, and vacuum systems
• Maintain detailed engineering documentation, including specifications and theory of operation

What You Bring

• BS in Mechanical Engineering + 5 years of experience (MS preferred)
• Hands-on experience with design, debugging, and testing of:
• Linear and/or rotary stages
• Pneumatic systems (regulators, solenoids)
• Optical or capacitive sensors
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills
• Experience with experimental design and statistical analysis
• Integration experience with pneumatic, vacuum, optical, and sensing systems
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (Creo, NX, or similar)
• Familiarity with MATLAB or Octave is a plus
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)